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AR HB1198
Bill
Status
3/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Robin Lundstrum
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-81-403(1) to expand the definition of "fresh pursuit" to include pursuit of persons who have committed or are reasonably suspected of committing felonies or driving under the influence offenses.
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Adds driving or operating a vehicle while intoxicated, impaired, or under the influence as offenses that qualify for fresh pursuit authority, alongside existing felony provisions.
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Amends Arkansas Code § 16-81-404 to grant out-of-state peace officers the same arrest and custody authority as Arkansas officers when pursuing suspects in fresh pursuit for felonies or driving under the influence offenses.
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Clarifies that fresh pursuit does not require immediate pursuit but allows pursuit without unreasonable delay.
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Approved March 7, 2017.
Legislative Description
To Allow An Out-of-state Law Enforcement Officer To Follow A Vehicle Into Arkansas To Investigate A Felony Or The Operation Of A Vehicle While The Driver Is Intoxicated, Impaired, Or Under The Influence.
Last Action
Notification that HB1198 is now Act 400
3/8/2017